Canada’s leading book magazine, Quill & Quire, asked booksellers across Canada to share their predictions for the best-selling Canadian travel titles this holiday season.
One of the most frequently named books was Canadian Pie (October 2011; Penguin Canada), a collection of kooky cross-Canada adventure stories, by Will Ferguson, author of Happiness and Hitching Rides with Buddha: Travels in Search of Japan.
VANOC CEO John Furlong's new tome
It’s been more than a year since we donned our red mittens and Canadiana gear for the 2010 Winter Games. Vancouver Olympic Committee CEO John Furlong reflects on all the highs and lows of that historic time in his memoir Patriot Hearts: Inside the Olympics That Changed a Country (Douglas & McIntyre, $32.95). At local bookstores.—Kristina Urquhart
The Vancouver Canucks Quizbook
True Vancouver Canucks fans test their hockey knowledge with a rousing round of trivia or a challenging crossword in The Vancouver Canucks Quizbook (Nightwood Editions, $8.95). Learn about the record-setting Sedin twins or local boy Trevor Linden. Make it a group game night and wave the white towel as teammates guess the most common last name in Canuck history, or take a shot at figuring out in which round of the 1989 draft picks Pavel Bure was chosen. Available at local bookstores.—Jennifer Patterson
Kat Von D's new book hits shelves this month
Tattoo artist, television star, author and all-around badass Kat Von D just released a new book: The Tattoo Chronicles (HarperCollins Canada, $33.99). This glimpse into the life of Von D includes diary entries, sketches and photos. Visit Chapters on Robson Street on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. for a chance to meet Miss Von D and purchase a signed copy.—Jennifer Patterson
The University of British Columbia earns an A+ for attractions
By Jennifer Patterson & Kristina Urquhart
The Museum of Anthropology’s Great Hall nods to traditional Northwest Coast post-and-beam architecture. Photo by KK Law
School’s in session, so rally your team spirit but leave your protractors and pencils behind. Head out to the University of British Columbia (UBC), where the stunning views are not just for the 41,000-plus students.
UBC has it all. The sprawling campus is the largest in Canada, at 402 hectares (993 acres). Millionaire real-estate moguls vie for the hilltop homes. Hikers and joggers love the trails through the nearby 763-hectare (1,144-acre) Pacific Spirit Regional Park, while nudists bare it all on Wreck Beach. And if the great outdoors aren’t enough, spend a day touring these campus hot spots.
Museum of Anthropology
History buffs head to this recently renovated museum, designed by Vancouver’s own Arthur Erickson, a celebrated architect responsible for some of the city’s most recognizable buildings. Unearth British Columbia’s past with Northwest Coast First Nations artifacts, including bentwood boxes, totem poles and the magnificent Bill Reid carving “The Raven and the First Men.” Peruse 10,000 objects from around the world in the Multiversity Galleries, or discover the Great Hall’s reflection in the outdoor pond, recently filled to complete Erickson’s original vision when he designed the museum in 1971.
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Since opening in 1997, the Chan Centre has become one of the top venues in the city for the arts. Inside, the stunning Chan Shun Concert Hall serves as the main concert space with its huge acoustic canopy. The Telus Studio Theatre and Royal Bank Cinema cater to smaller performances, films and lectures. This
A concert hall, playhouse and cinema in The Chan Centre stage recitals, films and theatre productions. Photo by KK Law
month, enjoy concerts by Spanish singer Buika and Mexican songbird Lila Downs (Nov. 7), the UBC Symphonic Wind ensemble (Nov. 18) and the UBC Chamber Strings orchestra (Nov. 19).
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Science lovers, rejoice! This brand new museum opened last month. Check out the herbarium, with over half a million plant specimens; the entomological collection, with over 600,000 insect and aquatic items; the marine invertebrate collection, with an array of mollusk shells; the vertebrate collection, with over 40,000 specimens of mammals, birds and reptiles; the fish museum, with over 800,000 jarred skeletons, fossils and DNA samples; and the fossil collection, which showcases everything from recent shells to ancient blue-green algae—the oldest evidence of life on earth. This modern-day menagerie’s crown jewel: a skeleton of a blue whale, earth’s largest living animal.
UBC Botanical Garden
Step into the Land of the Rising Sun at Nitobe Memorial Garden, an authentic representation of a Japanese tea and stroll garden and part of the UBC Botanical Garden. Waterfalls, stones, lanterns, a ceremonial teahouse and lush plantings (think azaleas, cherry trees and maple trees) make this horticultural haven a tranquil place for reflection. You’ll also find other lovely escapes on the university grounds, including the David C. Lam Asian Garden, an alpine garden, a food garden and a BC native species garden.
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is home to a 26-m (85-ft) skeleton of a blue whale, found off Prince Edward Island. Photo by KK Law
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
Art aficionados adore this contemporary gallery, which highlights current emerging artists and Canadian avant-garde pieces from the 1960s and 1970s. The gallery also houses the university’s art collection of more than 2,500 items from Canada and around the globe. Past exhibitions have included pieces by Vancouverite Douglas Coupland and BC artist Jack Shadbolt. On now at the gallery: film installations by Amsterdam artist Mark Boulos (to Dec. 5).
UBC Bookstore
You don’t have to be a student to shop at this glass-walled bookstore, which sells not only textbooks but also a range of best-sellers, fiction and non-fiction. Stock up on campus gear, from coffee mugs to clocks to clothing, including pieces emblazoned with the logo of the school’s athletic team, the Thunderbirds. An official Apple boutique is located within the store, with discounts available for students. A satellite location of the UBC Bookstore can be found downtown at Robson Square.
Mahony & Sons Public House
Students and locals flock to this pub for chilled pints, hearty Irish fare and live music. The decor is cozy and traditional, with lots of wood and Celtic artwork, and the menu offers burgers, pizza and the always-popular Irish faves: bangers and mash and Irish stew. Try the best of the Emerald Isle with the sampler featuring four nearly half-pint glasses of Guinness, Kilkenny, Smithwicks and Harp. Slàinte!
A Feast for All Seasons by Andrew George Jr.
In the sustainability era, where people are increasingly choosing local over international and cloth over plastic, it seems appropriate that North American food adopt a similar eco-friendly stance. Canadian First Nations chef Andrew George Jr.’s A Feast For All Seasons (Arsenal Pulp Press, $24.95), available at local bookstores, features 120 recipes about creating authentic Aboriginal cuisine with organic ingredients, such as braised bear or blueberry cookies. Bon appetit or so’h ga nec kewh dalt!—Kendra Wong
1 Stepping out in wet weather in cheery rain gear from Gumdrops to pick up a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.
2 The fascinating figures in Body Worlds & The Brain at Science World.
3 Hiking up the Grind on Grouse Mountain.
4 The West Coast Chocolate Festival. Yum.
Fall is gorgeous at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo by R. Chan
5 Uncovering Canada’s history at the spectacular Museum of Anthropology.
6 Enjoying an Americano and cinnamon bun at the Public Market on Granville Island—or a pint at the Backstage Lounge.
7 Local writers, bookstores, literary festivals—anything to do with books, really.
8 Celebrating the fact that October is an “R” month by heading to Rodney’s Oyster House for fresh shucked oysters on the half shell with fresh horseradish.
9 Funky clocks such as the one behind the main London Drugs downtown.
10 Spending a rainy day getting pampered at Spruce Body Lab or Vida Spa.
11 Local boy Ryan Reynolds, who stars in the new film Buried. (Claustrophobic? You may want to skip this movie.)
12 Treating ourselves to foie gras terrine and Alsatian Riesling at Le Crocodile.
13 All the u-pick pumpkin farms in nearby Richmond (www.tourismrichmond.com). We also love checking out the amazing carvings at Ladner’s Westham Island Herb Farm (www.westhamislandherb.ca), which boasts more than 150 jack-o’-lanterns for the last 10 days of the month.
14 Shopping for cassoulet ingredients, or picking it up ready-made at Oyama Sausage Co.
15 Autumn colours on display at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
From bookstores to author readings to a thriving literary scene, this city has everything a bibliophile could desire
By Sheri Radford
The central branch of the Vancouver Public Library fills a full city block and sports a living roof. Photo by KK Law
Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival
Name a well-known author and chances are that writer has appeared at this annual festival in the past 22 years. Among the most celebrated previous guests: JK Rowling (Harry Potter), Salman Rushdie (The Satanic Verses) and Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler’s Wife). This year’s festival (Oct. 19 to 24) showcases more than 100 authors in 67 lively events, ranging from a poetry bash to a literary cabaret to daytime events (some in French) for schoolchildren. It’s six days of heaven for readers.
A Salon with Yann Martel
Spanish-born Canadian author Yann Martel took the world by storm with Life of Pi, a novel about an Indian boy trapped on a life raft with a tiger. His new book, Beatrice & Virgil, is an allegorical tale about the Holocaust. Readers fortunate enough to snag a ticket to A Salon with Yann Martel (Oct. 24), which is a pre-event for the JCC Jewish Book Festival (www.jccgv.com/JewishBookFest), will enjoy a cocktail reception with the master storyteller in a private home. L’chayim!
Vancouver Authors
It doesn’t matter whether an author was born here, moved here or just spent a few years here—we claim them all as Vancouverites, because we know they’re all West Coasters at heart.
• Linda Bailey, Stanley’s Party
• Wayson Choy, The Jade Peony
• Douglas Coupland, Generation X
• Sarah Ellis, Pick-Up Sticks
• William Gibson, Neuromancer
• Nan Gregory, How Smudge Came
• Joy Kogawa, Obasan
• Evelyn Lau, Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid
• Annabel Lyon, The Golden Mean
• Kit Pearson, Awake and Dreaming
• Al Purdy, The Cariboo Horses
• David Suzuki, The Sacred Balance
• Timothy Taylor, Stanley Park
Everything about Kidsbooks appeals to young readers. Photo by KK Law
Vancouver Magazines
You might already be reading local magazines without even knowing it. Adbusters (www.adbusters.org), Modern Dog (www.moderndogmagazine.com) and Nuvo (www.nuvomagazine.com) are all produced right here in Vancouver.
Vancouver Public Library
If the central branch of the library looks familiar, it may be because the distinctive building has popped up in movies and TV shows such as The Sixth Day, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Battlestar Galactica. (Or it may be because architect Moshe Safdie’s striking design evokes thoughts of the Roman Colosseum.) Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the downtown building regularly hosts free events such as book club meetings, computer workshops, film screenings and talks. This month, authors Annabel Lyon (Oct. 4), Caroline Adderson (Oct. 5) and Keith Billington (Oct. 26) all discuss their latest releases. To buy books of your own, stop by the library’s annual fall sale (Oct. 21 to 24) and search for a treasured tome among the thousands of used books. Or simply find a quiet corner on one of the library’s seven floors to relax with a novel or magazine.
Kidsbooks
Lively colours and kid-friendly decor fill all three locations of this store, inviting children into the magical world of books. The eager readers on staff each carry around at least a card catalogue’s worth of information in their heads, easily answering questions about which titles a seven-year-old reluctant reader or 11-year-old goth girl or 16-year-old sports fanatic might enjoy. This month, David Wiesner (Oct. 13) and Pseudonymous Bosch (Oct. 14) drop by the West Broadway location to entertain kids of all ages.
Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks
If your twin passions are reading and cooking, are you ever in luck. This store is crammed full of books that get mouths watering. In addition to the expected cookbooks and epicurean magazines from around the world, some hidden treasures make slow, thorough browsing a necessity: out-of-print books and other rare finds hide tucked away in the corners, carefully chosen by owner Barbara-jo McIntosh. She’s both a foodie and an author, having
Three floors of reading material galore await in Chapters on Robson. Photo by KK Law
published titles such as Tin Fish Gourmet and Cooking for Me and Sometimes You: A Parisienne Romance with Recipes. Special events in-store this month include a knife skills class (Oct. 2), slow-cooker demonstration with Erik Akis (Oct. 22) and Indian tea with Madhur Jaffrey (Oct. 24).
Chapters/Indigo
Readers flock to Canada’s largest bookstore chain for the in-store Starbucks cafes, the assortment of gift items and—above all else—the huge selection of books, magazines and newspapers. Touch-screen kiosks allow immediate access to a seemingly endless array of titles for sale on the company’s popular website (chapters.indigo .ca)—handy for those whose tastes run more to the obscure and less to the teetering stacks of Stephen King and Nora Roberts novels. Special events at the Chapters on Robson include talks by authors Robert Herjavec (Oct. 4) and R.A. Salvatore (Oct. 16).
Books About Vancouver
Forget the tacky t-shirts and snow globes—books make much better souvenirs.
Douglas Coupland’s City of Glass (Douglas & McIntyre, $24.95) is a love letter to the city, filled with insider knowledge such as how Vancouver is similar to The Simpsons, where “the nakedest place in Canada” is and why the Grouse Grind is better than a singles bar.
Compiled by the Chef’s Table Society of BC, Vancouver Cooks 2 (Douglas & McIntyre, $40) bursts with more than 100 recipes from 70 local chefs, making it an ideal memento for foodies.
Vancouver Then and Now (Thunder Bay Press, $22.95) by Francis Mansbridge explores the city through paired photographs—one old, one new—of prominent locations.
David Suzuki photo courtesy David Suzuki Foundation
Where has the time gone? Seems like only yesterday that recycling was a foreign concept and we all drank out of non-biodegradable Styrofoam cups. This month, the David Suzuki Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary. Created as a catalyst for social change in light of the world’s environmental problems, the bilingual organization is practically synonymous with tireless local activist David Suzuki, who turns 75 in the new year. To mark these major milestones, Sturla Gunnarsson’s documentary Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie and Suzuki’s book The Legacy: An Elder’s Vision for Our Sustainable Future (Greystone Books, $25; at local bookstores) are being released, and the man himself is embarking on a national lecture tour. For more information on anniversary activities and how you can go green, visit www.davidsuzuki.org. The planet will thank you.—Sheri Radford
A delightful read for budding sommeliers
Oenophiles sip and spit their way through more than 1,000 wineries in BC, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. This burgeoning wine region is also blessed with an abundance of seafood, wild game, fruits and vegetables. Carol Frieberg and Andy Perdue’s Swirl, Sip and Savor: Northwest Wine and Small Plate Pairings (Sasquatch Books, $26.95) brings the best of local food and wine together in recipes such as a minted crab salad with chilled cucumber water paired with a Mission Hill Reserve Riesling. At local bookstores.—Sheri Radford
Glimpse into Vancouver's past with this coffee-table tome
In 1939, the Marine Building and the Hotel Vancouver protruded above the Vancouver skyline. Nowadays, the city is chock-a-block with highrises. Discover these differences—and many more—in the fascinating paired photos in Francis Mansbridge’s Vancouver Then and Now (Thunder Bay Press, $22.95), at local bookstores.—Sheri Radford
Photo copyright VANOC/COVAN
The official commemorative book for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games has finally arrived. With Glowing Hearts/Des plus brillants exploits (VANOC, $85) celebrates the legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games with 400 pages of beautiful photos, iconic moments and inspiring stories. Purchase your own copy—and keep the memories alive—at local bookstores.—Jennifer Patterson
Plan a tour of the Okanagan Valley with this handy wine tour guide
Chances are nobody knows more about BC’s burgeoning wine scene than John Schreiner. His latest edition (number three) of The Okanagan Wine Tour Guide offers a comprehensive summary of the Okanagan’s wineries, numbering 130—and counting. The author, a true raconteur, injects a personal element into every story. Whether you’re planning a tour or just looking for a vintage souvenir, don’t leave town without it. Available at local bookstores.—Tim Pawsey
BC Ferries photo by Andrea Johnson courtesy Tourism BC
1 BC Ferries, now celebrating its 50th birthday.
2 Heading east to visit Fort Langley (where BC had its beginnings) before lunch overlooking the vines at Domaine de Chaberton Winery’s Bacchus Bistro.
3 Joshua Jackson. He was born in Vancouver, he appeared in The Mighty Ducks and Dawson’s Creek, and he’s back in town right now shooting the third season of Fringe.
4 Why I Love Vancouver, by Linda Solomon. Find it at local bookstores.
5 Shopping for everything local at Trout Lake (and other) farmers’ markets.
6 Hanging out all morning in wide-open garage-door cafes, such as JJ Bean Coffee Roasters at Main and 14th and Kitsilano’s Bistrot Bistro.
7 Fireworks during the HSBC Celebration of Light (Jul. 21, 24, 28, 31).
Fireworks photo by Danielle Hayes courtesy Tourism Vancouver
8 Celebrating Canada Day (Jul. 1).
9 The seawall.
10 Listening to the waves lapping while barbecuing hamburgers on Third Beach as the sun sets somewhere behind Howe Sound.
11 Dapper dogs in mini tuxedos. Find clothes for your own posh pooch at Barking Babies.
12 Spending an afternoon strolling through the Vancouver Art Gallery.
13 Unusual cuts of meat on the menus at Salt, Refuel, Campagnolo and The Irish Heather, part of the “waste not, want not” philosophy of the local nose-to-tail dining movement. Your taste buds won’t be disappointed.
14 Totem poles in Stanley Park.
15 Perfect summer days that never seem to end.
Enjoy Vancouver's nightlife to the fullest with this handy guide
Author John Lee sacrificed shoe leather and liver to come up with his list of favourite Vancouver bars: The Alibi Room, Au Petit Chavignol, Brickhouse, The Cascade Room, Corduroy Restaurant, The Diamond, Narrow Lounge, Railway Club, Six Acres, Stella’s, Three Lions Cafe and The Yale. Discover these hotspots and more in Drinking Vancouver: 100+ Great Bars in the City and Beyond (TouchWood Editions, $19.95), available at local bookstores.—Tim Pawsey
O Siyam is a picture-perfect keepsake from the 2010 Winter Games
Explore diverse art in O Siyam: Aboriginal Art Inspired by the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Wiley, $35). This vibrant book is filled with images of Canadian works, including carvings and paintings, created by First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. As Canada welcomes the world for the 2010 Winter Games, O Siyam (an Aboriginal salutation) greets readers with the stories behind the paintings and sculpture showcased at Games venues. Available at The Olympic Store and local bookstores.—Susie Hill
Michael Zheng's The Stop. Photo by KK Law
1 The Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, on until next year.
2 Rediscovering the sweets of yesteryear at The Candy Aisle. PEZ, Big League Chew, Sweetarts, Nerds, Runts, Laffy Taffy—yum.
3 The fact that pretty much every city block contains at least one coffee shop.
4 Watching the annual Polar Bear Swim (Jan. 1) with something—and someone—hot.
5 Lights of Hope (to Mar. 21), raising money for St. Paul’s Hospital.
6 Cheap eats at Hon’s Wun-Tun House.
St. Paul's Hospital's Lights of Hope. Photo by KK Law
7 The Shoppers Drugmart on Davie Street, which is open 24 hours a day.
8 Exploring the centre of the city.
9 Stephen Colbert. He’ll be here next month—whether as the official sponsor of the US speed skating team or as the City of Richmond’s Olympic Oval Ombudsman or even as an Olympic athlete, we don’t know. We do know the host of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report will make us laugh.
10 Catching a sunlit glimpse of the snow-covered North Shore mountains from downtown, and planning an escape to Grouse.
11 Nala, the seven-month-old (but only recently named) baby beluga at the Vancouver Aquarium. The name is short for an Inuktitut word meaning “surprise gift.”
12 Cheering for the Vancouver Canucks.
13 The clean, crisp winter air.
14 Counting down to the 2010 Winter Games.
15 The World Needs More Canada collection at Chapters and Indigo stores, which includes books by Canadians such as Margaret Atwood and Rex Murphy and accessories such as a red umbrella sporting a patriotic message you can’t ignore.
Skiers' Plaza at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Photo by Joern Rohde, courtesy Tourism Whistler
1 Gorgeous views. Whichever direction you turn, it looks like a postcard.
2 Buying ice-cream cones at Cows Whistler.
3 The Olympic spirit before, during and after the 2010 Winter Games.
4 Retreating to the 20,000-bottle wine cellar at Bearfoot Bistro to sabre a bottle of champagne.
5 Local legend Ross Rebagliati, who won the first-ever Olympic gold medal for snowboarding, back in 1998.
6 Skiing. ’Nuff said.
7 All the events and festivals to keep you busy through a long, cold winter.
8 Hurtling through the Coca-Cola Tube Park (pictured below). Sometimes we can’t decide whether to laugh or scream our heads off.
9 All the friendly locals eager to point a confused visitor in the right direction.
10 Partying every night and snowboarding every morning.
11 Browsing for local tomes and glossy magazines in Armchair Books.
12 Guided pilgrimages to some of Whistler’s best restaurants with Whistler Tasting Tours.
13 Walking through pedestrian-only Whistler Village after a fresh snowfall.
Tots and adults alike love the Coca-Cola Tube Park. Photo courtesy Tourism Whistler
14 Cold beer on a heated outdoor patio.
15 Getting soaked, scrubbed, primped and polished at Whistler’s luxurious spas.
16 The clean, fresh air that feels good to breathe.
17 Strolling through all the art galleries.
18 Après-ski. This French tradition lives on in Whistler with mountainside bars welcoming skiers after a day on the slopes.
19 Warming up with a true Canadian delicacy: a piping-hot pastry from Beavertails (page 27).
20 Snow, glorious snow.
Come Fly With Me
This summer, get up close and personal with birds of prey at the Capilano Suspension Bridge (to Sep. 7). From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day, you’ll find barn owls, falcons and hawks roaming the park with their handlers, who educate guests, answer questions and explain the importance of these majestic animals to our ecosystem. Bird brains? No way.
– Jennifer Patterson
The Power of Pink
As you’re out and about in Vancouver this month, you may find yourself in the pink—and not just from the sun. Thousands of women and men sporting rose-coloured attire descend upon city streets Aug. 15 to 16 for the 6th annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer, a 60-km (37-mi) walk that raises millions of dollars for the BC Cancer Foundation. The deadline for registration has passed, but you can still make a donation at www.endcancer.ca.
– Kristina Urquhart
Photo by Sheri Radford
Flights of Fancy
Bald eagles are flocking to Vancouver, but you might have to look hard for real feathers on these 2.3-m (7.5-ft) fibreglass birds. Eagles in the City, a public art project by the BC Lions Society, enlists local artists to create a unique design for each eagle, including “Haida Eagle Takes Flight” by Lyle R. Campbell (at the corner of Robson Street and Burrard; pictured). The striking birds are on display throughout BC until April 2010, when they will be auctioned off for charity. Visit www.eaglesinthecity.com or pick up a Bald Eagle Flight Path Map at Tourism Vancouver for a bird’s-eye view of where the eagles are nesting.
– Kristina Urquhart
Dive In
After 28 years of scuba diving, Mike Hughes knows more than the average person—or fish, for that matter—about the underwater world. He shares this knowledge in The Northwest Dive Guide (Harbour Publishing, $29.95), which covers everything from training to gear to dive sites in BC, Washington and Oregon. Bursting with colour photographs, this handy guide is making a splash at local bookstores.
– Sheri Radford
Photo by Aki Mimoto
Festival Fun
Have you ever secretly dreamed of competing in an amateur sumo tournament? You can—plus do much more—at this year’s Powell Street Festival (Aug. 1 to 2).
– Sheri Radford
Photo by KK Law
In a country well known for its literature, Toronto is a particular hotbed of bibliophilia. Pick up these Toronto-centric tomes at one of many bookstores, then peruse the pages at a neighbourhood café.
Type Books
READ Stunt, the 2008 debut novel from playwright Claudia Dey follows sharp-witted Eugenia Ledoux from eccentrically residential Parkdale to the Toronto Islands to what is now the Distillery Historic District, on a search for her capricious father. More local cred: Stunt is published by Coach House Books, a city staple for nearly 40 years.
SHOP Owned by two women with doctorates in Canadian literature—Type Books (883 Queen St. W., 416-366-8973) is an indie success story with three shops across the city. The original Queen Street West location also features a lower-level art gallery, and all locations proudly feature many small-press titles.
SIP Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves add a scholarly touch to the eclectic ambience at Tequila Bookworm (512 Queen St. W., 416-603-7335). The artsy hot spot serves up a variety of caffeinated drinks, sandwiches and huge waffles to fuel your reading session. Weather permitting, grab a seat on the second-storey patio.
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